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dan ashley has the details. >> you guys! >> for little kids learning to ski, sometimes the trickiest part is j riding the chair lift so alpine meadows ski area is trying out a new product call magnify 6. >> it's an extra element of safety for kids learning to ride chair lifts. >> it's built into a light-weight vest. >> over the child's jacket and the back it's a metal disk. >> the beginningers have electromagnetic seatbacks. the metal disk sticks to the magnets on the chair and the child captain fall off. at the end it interrupt a magnetic field, it releases and the child can get off the list. aiming at a slightly older child, a chip built into your ski pass. when you get on the chair lift, a scanner detects the card. it does all the tracking for you. >> it records how many vertical feet you ski or snow board and let's you know when you reach a mile zone. >> 7500 vertical feet today, total for the season. it posts your accomplishments. an app for i-pads and droids. megan and brad, they checked in about an hour and a half ago
dan ashley has the details. >> you guys! >> for little kids learning to ski, sometimes the trickiest part is j riding the chair lift so alpine meadows ski area is trying out a new product call magnify 6. >> it's an extra element of safety for kids learning to ride chair lifts. >> it's built into a light-weight vest. >> over the child's jacket and the back it's a metal disk. >> the beginningers have electromagnetic seatbacks. the metal disk sticks to the...
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dan ashley has more. >> late in the day as you're taking your last run down the slope, these modern day mountainmen are just getting to work. this is the snow grooming team at heavenly, one of lake tahoe's biggest ski resorts. it takes 16 snow cats running all night to keep the slopes in top condition. >> a lot of veteran operators here, 250 years of combined experience on the crew. >> this year they want the same thing. >> everyone wants to run the beast. >> the beast is a brand new grooming machine, bigger and more efficient than ever before. in the world of snow cats, it's considered the sporty model. >> designed on the inside, an italian company, they do work for ferrari. >> the heavenly fleet includes two beasts. we rode along with keith and brian as they headed out to make their mark on the snow. >> you show up here, it's a blank canvas. people have been skiing it all day long. it's beat up. >> as people ski and snow board, they naturally push the snow to the edge of the runs and down the hill. the groomer's job is spread it evenly back in the center. the beast has a front blade 2
dan ashley has more. >> late in the day as you're taking your last run down the slope, these modern day mountainmen are just getting to work. this is the snow grooming team at heavenly, one of lake tahoe's biggest ski resorts. it takes 16 snow cats running all night to keep the slopes in top condition. >> a lot of veteran operators here, 250 years of combined experience on the crew. >> this year they want the same thing. >> everyone wants to run the beast. >> the...
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dan ashley reports. >> aural she wants is love. >> when it comes to pit bulls, most people love them or hate them. >> there are a dog that no one wants. >> reporter: the animal care coordinator at animal care services, pure bred pit bulls get homes fast. >> people that come in, they think about adopting a pit bull but they don't want a crossbreed. they want the real thing. they want something, does that dog have pit bull in it? >> if the answer is yes, then they don't want to i adopt it. they have been neglected and abused and probably not placed in a home safely but they get sweet pit bulls. so this the staff is trying to get the word out a that part hits pits can be good pets. >> i had a thing about pit bulls. >> that is until she met bob, part pit, part something else. >> you get that with the combination of the pit bull. >> bob is so mellow, he lies gently while the pet bunny jumped around. a rescue group called bad rap found him a home. savannah another pit mix knows it very well. >> people come in for retriever or lab or she has another breed in her. >> they are tested for safe
dan ashley reports. >> aural she wants is love. >> when it comes to pit bulls, most people love them or hate them. >> there are a dog that no one wants. >> reporter: the animal care coordinator at animal care services, pure bred pit bulls get homes fast. >> people that come in, they think about adopting a pit bull but they don't want a crossbreed. they want the real thing. they want something, does that dog have pit bull in it? >> if the answer is yes, then...
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. >> i'm dan ashley. >> for all of us, thanks for joining us. >> have a great weekend. >>> tonight on "nightline" -- storming the statehouse. protesters flood the capitol. lawmakers go into hiding. and the tea party on the way. is this the face of america's new budget wars? plus, dumb pluck. they're masters of gutter humor. critics say their movies go too far. but the fairly brothers have made a mint making movies for men. why are they coming out with a chick flick? and of mice and men. it's a great time to be a mouse. obesity, diabetes, every day, science is finding these crit r critters a cure. but what about the rest of us? it's tonight "sign of the times." >>> good evening. i'm cynthia mcfadden. we begin tonight with politics. the debate over state budget deficits has led to chaos in wisconsin. with protesters hanging over balconies in the statehouse and lawmakers calling awol. what's happening in wisconsin may be the start of a series of similar confrontations
. >> i'm dan ashley. >> for all of us, thanks for joining us. >> have a great weekend. >>> tonight on "nightline" -- storming the statehouse. protesters flood the capitol. lawmakers go into hiding. and the tea party on the way. is this the face of america's new budget wars? plus, dumb pluck. they're masters of gutter humor. critics say their movies go too far. but the fairly brothers have made a mint making movies for men. why are they coming out with a...
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dan ashley has more. >> as if they had been holding their breath for 30 years. (horns) >> the egyptian people filled the streets with cries of victory as the sands of time ran out for egyptian president hosni mubarak. >> egyptian president hosni mubarak has decided to step down as president of egypt and has decided that the higher council of the armed forces will lead the nation. >> chants of egypt is free resounded through the square, the center of this popular uprising. >> you gotta bring him back! our martyr's blocked. not going! that's a good day in egypt. >> across egypt people were literally dancing in the streets. >> power to the people! >> president obama praised the protestors for their peaceful methods. >> the moral force of non-violence. not terrorism, not mindless killing that sent the arc of history for justice. >> the google executive that used the first protests on facebook.com. his cousin called him from san francisco. >> everyone is celebrating. >> describe it. >> can you describe it? >> like -- >> i have to go, i have to go. >> okay, okay. take
dan ashley has more. >> as if they had been holding their breath for 30 years. (horns) >> the egyptian people filled the streets with cries of victory as the sands of time ran out for egyptian president hosni mubarak. >> egyptian president hosni mubarak has decided to step down as president of egypt and has decided that the higher council of the armed forces will lead the nation. >> chants of egypt is free resounded through the square, the center of this popular...
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dan ashley has more. >> late in the day, as you're taking your last run down the slope, these modern day mountain men are just getting to work. this is the snow grooming team at heavenly, one of lake tahoe's biggest ski resorts. it takes 16 snow cats running all night to keep the slopes in top condition. >> a lot of veteran operators here. 250 years combined experience on the crew. >> and this year they all want the same thing. >> yeah, everyone wants to run the beast. >> the beast is a brand new grooming machine, bigger and more efficient than ever before. in the world of snow cats, it's considered the sporty model. >> 500 horsepower designed on the inside, an italian company if you work for ferrari. >> the heavenly fleet includes two beasts. we rode along as they headed out to make their mark on the snow. >> you show up here at the blank canvas. people have been skiing it all day long. it's pretty beat up, especially those holiday weekends. >> as people ski and snow board, they naturally push the snow to the end of the runs and down the hill. the groomer's job is spread it evenly b
dan ashley has more. >> late in the day, as you're taking your last run down the slope, these modern day mountain men are just getting to work. this is the snow grooming team at heavenly, one of lake tahoe's biggest ski resorts. it takes 16 snow cats running all night to keep the slopes in top condition. >> a lot of veteran operators here. 250 years combined experience on the crew. >> and this year they all want the same thing. >> yeah, everyone wants to run the beast....
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. >>> how mary-kate and ashley olsen's younger sister is stepping out of their shadow. r shadow. younger sister is stepping out of their shadow. >>> welcome back, everybody. before last month's sundance film festival, elizabeth olsen was known as the younger sister of mary-kate and ashley olsen and now she's stepping out of their shadow. >> she looks exactly like the two of them. peter travers hosted abc's "popcorn" sat down to talk to her about her two hit films from sundance. >> reporter: welcome to the show. >> thank you. >> reporter: i don't know which one to start with. "the silent house" is scary. >> horror genre. >> reporter: horror. >> it is a lot more complex than a horror genre film. it's -- the catch is that it's shot in one shot. it's all in real-time. so, that's what was exciting to me about the part because it kind of blends the stamina you need for theater with film. >> reporter: but your other film also doesn't have -- it's not horror. >> it's not. >> reporter: but it's pretty chilling. >> yes. i think -- i think it would be more like a psychological thriller and
. >>> how mary-kate and ashley olsen's younger sister is stepping out of their shadow. r shadow. younger sister is stepping out of their shadow. >>> welcome back, everybody. before last month's sundance film festival, elizabeth olsen was known as the younger sister of mary-kate and ashley olsen and now she's stepping out of their shadow. >> she looks exactly like the two of them. peter travers hosted abc's "popcorn" sat down to talk to her about her two hit...
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in assignment 7 dan ashley shows us an exclusive look inside this amazing system. >> this pipeline was built in the late '60s to meet the growing demand for water along the peninsula. typically it carries water for more than a million people. the pipeline is seven stories below the surface and no one has been inside it to inspect it since the water was turned on more than four decades ago. until now. >> this went into service approximately 1967. it hasn't been inspected since. >> blake rossfuss is the lead quality insurance inspector on this three-mile stretch of pipeline running along highway 280 in san mateo county. >> we're inspecting water system infrastructure that rarely gets inspected but is so critical to the population that you rarely have the opportunity to get inside and check on 'em. >> this stretch of tunnel was carefully walked by engineers and water officials looking for anything that may affect the flow or quality of the water be sent through it. >> looking for signs of distress in the concrete lining that might be indicated by cracks. might be indicated by leaking wate
in assignment 7 dan ashley shows us an exclusive look inside this amazing system. >> this pipeline was built in the late '60s to meet the growing demand for water along the peninsula. typically it carries water for more than a million people. the pipeline is seven stories below the surface and no one has been inside it to inspect it since the water was turned on more than four decades ago. until now. >> this went into service approximately 1967. it hasn't been inspected since....
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dan ashley has more. >> as if they had been holding their breath for 30 years. the egyptian people filled the streets with cries of victory as the sands of time ran out for egyptian president hosni mubarak. >> mubarak has decided to step down as president of egypt and has decided that the higher counselor of armed forces will lead the nation. >> chants say egypt is free. it resounded through the square, the center of this popular uprising. >> did not go in vain! >> across egypt, people were literally dancing in the streets. >> power to the people! >> president obama praised the protestors for their peaceful message. >> the moral force of nonviolence, not terrorism, not mindless killing. >>> the cooling executive who organized the first protest using facebook.com as millions of egyptians joined him in celebration. his cousin called him from san francisco. >> everyone is celebrating. >> can you describe it? >> celebrating. i have to go, i have to go. >> take care. best of luck. >> sure. >> so this is the boy that actually launched this. >> dan ashley, abc 7 news.
dan ashley has more. >> as if they had been holding their breath for 30 years. the egyptian people filled the streets with cries of victory as the sands of time ran out for egyptian president hosni mubarak. >> mubarak has decided to step down as president of egypt and has decided that the higher counselor of armed forces will lead the nation. >> chants say egypt is free. it resounded through the square, the center of this popular uprising. >> did not go in vain! >>...
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i'm dan ashley. >> and i'm carolyn johnson. thank you for joining us. >> we uhpreciate your time as always. >> good night, everyone.
i'm dan ashley. >> and i'm carolyn johnson. thank you for joining us. >> we uhpreciate your time as always. >> good night, everyone.
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. >> i'm dan ashley from. all of us here, thanks for watching. we'll see you again in half an hour. >> prepare for rain. next newscast is at 6:00. connect 24-7 at abc 7 news.com. >>> tonight on "world news," tough choices, the president announces his budget cuts. republicans react. we show you what these cuts would and would not do. >>> songs of hope. gabby giffords finding words and music. what singing says about the wound in her brain. >>> flash point iran, tens of thousands try to protest. riot police charge in with tear gas. >>> risks and recalls. hips, knees replaced with devices never tested on humans. dr. richard besser with a big warning tonight. >>> and vip. new york's annual celebrity scene. how does a hotel cater to 1,000 dogs?
. >> i'm dan ashley from. all of us here, thanks for watching. we'll see you again in half an hour. >> prepare for rain. next newscast is at 6:00. connect 24-7 at abc 7 news.com. >>> tonight on "world news," tough choices, the president announces his budget cuts. republicans react. we show you what these cuts would and would not do. >>> songs of hope. gabby giffords finding words and music. what singing says about the wound in her brain. >>>...
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i'm dan ashley. >> and i'm caroline johnson. can i eat heart healthy without giving up taste? a man can only try... and try...and try. i heard eating wle grain oats can help lower my cholesterol. it's gonna be tough...so tough. my wife and i want to lowe our cholesterol, but finding healthy food that tastes good is torturous. your father is suffering. [ male announc ] honey nut cheerios tastes great and can help lower cholesterol.
i'm dan ashley. >> and i'm caroline johnson. can i eat heart healthy without giving up taste? a man can only try... and try...and try. i heard eating wle grain oats can help lower my cholesterol. it's gonna be tough...so tough. my wife and i want to lowe our cholesterol, but finding healthy food that tastes good is torturous. your father is suffering. [ male announc ] honey nut cheerios tastes great and can help lower cholesterol.
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i'm dan ashley. >> he drives well. i'm carolyn johnson. have a great night, [ male announcer ] eakfast for breakfast. breakfast for lunch. breakfast for dinner. with three new breakfast lovers dishes, who needs a break from breakfast? denny's. america's diner is always open. >>> tonight on "nightline," shock at sea. they expected a carefree vacation, but for this teen and her family, an expensive cruise turned into a nightmare at the hands of a ship employee. an industry insider says sex crimes at sea often go unreported. now, a teen speaks out for the first time. >>> mad dog? for four decades he has preached and preened on the world's stage. now, after one of his most bizarre appearances today, we ask, just how crazy is he? >>> and, imposter
i'm dan ashley. >> he drives well. i'm carolyn johnson. have a great night, [ male announcer ] eakfast for breakfast. breakfast for lunch. breakfast for dinner. with three new breakfast lovers dishes, who needs a break from breakfast? denny's. america's diner is always open. >>> tonight on "nightline," shock at sea. they expected a carefree vacation, but for this teen and her family, an expensive cruise turned into a nightmare at the hands of a ship employee. an...
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should be wrapping this crash up pretty soon and openfully the ashley on-ramp will be open. may want to consider powell as an alternate. bay bridge toll plaza, no delays. i'll take you to the san mateo bridge. holiday light out there. no problems either in the south bay with the 280 and 17 interchange. the mass transit systems are running on a holiday schedule such as bart, muni and caltrain. you can get the latest traffic information by going to abc7news.com. click on the bay area traffic link. eric? >> frances, thank you very much. >> just about 4:54 rather. let's take a look at president's day, holiday transit and parking. bart, muni and caltrain are on the saturday schedule. golden gate and a. c. transit on a sunday schedule. oakland and san jose parking meters are not enforce today but san francisco you will have to feed the meter. schools, government offices and banks are all closed today. at least one psychologist worries that self-mutilation videos posted on you tube might be a self-help guide for people who want to hurt themselves. more than 5500 youtube.com videos
should be wrapping this crash up pretty soon and openfully the ashley on-ramp will be open. may want to consider powell as an alternate. bay bridge toll plaza, no delays. i'll take you to the san mateo bridge. holiday light out there. no problems either in the south bay with the 280 and 17 interchange. the mass transit systems are running on a holiday schedule such as bart, muni and caltrain. you can get the latest traffic information by going to abc7news.com. click on the bay area traffic...
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i'm dan ashley. >> and i'm carolyn job son. -- johnson. thanks for joining us. >> have a terrific weekend and enjoy the warm weather. >> good night, everyone. you can see
i'm dan ashley. >> and i'm carolyn job son. -- johnson. thanks for joining us. >> have a terrific weekend and enjoy the warm weather. >> good night, everyone. you can see
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>> i'm dan ashley. >> good night, everyone. >> see you tomorrowowowowowowoww ♪ [ female announcer ] there's only one you. that's why sutter health created thedoctorforyou.com, where you can find a doctor based on criteria important to you. and because it's sutter health, you can choose a doctor from some of the most respected medical groups and hospitals in northern california. find your doctor today at thedoctorforyou.com. sutter health. with you. for life.
>> i'm dan ashley. >> good night, everyone. >> see you tomorrowowowowowowoww ♪ [ female announcer ] there's only one you. that's why sutter health created thedoctorforyou.com, where you can find a doctor based on criteria important to you. and because it's sutter health, you can choose a doctor from some of the most respected medical groups and hospitals in northern california. find your doctor today at thedoctorforyou.com. sutter health. with you. for life.
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>> i'm dan ashley. thanks for watching. hope to see you ag >>> tonight on "world news," a challenge from the president, get in the game. president obama telling big business to get off the piles of cash and start hiring. will it create jobs? >>> digging in. protesters in egypt begin week three in liberation square. a high-profile hero of the demonstration is set free. >>> abc news exclusive, former defense secretary donald rumsfeld, emotional, fiery. why introduce iraq after 9/11? >>> and from missing the words on the national anthem to the contest for the best ad. winners and losers at the super bowl not on the playing field. >>> good evening, and we welcome you to a new week. it was just a short walk across the street from the white house today, but for president obama it was something of a long, tricky journey two years in the making. for the first time since taking office, he spoke to the u.s. chamber of commerce, the powerhouse of american business and his political adversary. he delivered an urgent message to the comp
>> i'm dan ashley. thanks for watching. hope to see you ag >>> tonight on "world news," a challenge from the president, get in the game. president obama telling big business to get off the piles of cash and start hiring. will it create jobs? >>> digging in. protesters in egypt begin week three in liberation square. a high-profile hero of the demonstration is set free. >>> abc news exclusive, former defense secretary donald rumsfeld, emotional, fiery....
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i'm dan ashley. >> and thanks for joining us. >> have a good night. see you again at 9:00 and 11:00. >> good night, everyone. captioned by closed captioning services, inc. this is "jeopardy!" let's meet today's contestants-- a high school vice principal from san francisco, california... an actor from astoria, new york... and our returning champion, a web programmer from knoxville, tennessee... whose 2-day cash winnings total... and now here is the host of "jeopardy!"--
i'm dan ashley. >> and thanks for joining us. >> have a good night. see you again at 9:00 and 11:00. >> good night, everyone. captioned by closed captioning services, inc. this is "jeopardy!" let's meet today's contestants-- a high school vice principal from san francisco, california... an actor from astoria, new york... and our returning champion, a web programmer from knoxville, tennessee... whose 2-day cash winnings total... and now here is the host of...
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. >> and ashley only brought one pair for the ride home, but stuck overnight. >> i've never been around this much snow, i'm having a blast. >> woo! >> and going again. >> and even if the mini slopes aren't for everyone, everyone agrees this snow definitely is. >> and it's like, even sled, but the snow is definitely great. >> we are getting some incredible weather pictures from our abc 7 viewers. in the santa cruz mountains this was the snowy ski scene on skyline boulevard at san lorenzo valley. the and this beautiful photo, jim said they received about a foot of snow in clear lake, something he hasn't seen since before 1972 and susan, this picture of clear lake and she says they picked up about five inches of snow in just the last two days. you can get in on this, too, send your photos or video loading to you rort ureport@kgo. >> a driver lost control and plowed into a rite aid store at the laurel dale, nobody was hurt in the accident. a downed tree closed piedmont in berkley. crews were called in to clearing the intersection at channingway yesterday and had to use a chain saw to open u
. >> and ashley only brought one pair for the ride home, but stuck overnight. >> i've never been around this much snow, i'm having a blast. >> woo! >> and going again. >> and even if the mini slopes aren't for everyone, everyone agrees this snow definitely is. >> and it's like, even sled, but the snow is definitely great. >> we are getting some incredible weather pictures from our abc 7 viewers. in the santa cruz mountains this was the snowy ski scene...
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i'm cheryl jenning autos and i'm dan ashley. thanks for watching. we appreciate your time. hope to see you again in half an hour. >>> tonight on "world news," blood on the streets in libya. >> i think there's a massacre in the making. that's all i can say. >> will the infamous strongman gadhafi be the next arab leader to go? how many will die first? >>> blizzard, the next winter storm hits hard, and another one is coming now. >>> super bowl suicide. will the sad death of a football star save lives and change the sport? why he wanted his brain saved for research. >>> boy wonder. how a 20-year-old rookie stunned nascar pulling off the biggest upset ever. so green he got lost on the victory lap.
i'm cheryl jenning autos and i'm dan ashley. thanks for watching. we appreciate your time. hope to see you again in half an hour. >>> tonight on "world news," blood on the streets in libya. >> i think there's a massacre in the making. that's all i can say. >> will the infamous strongman gadhafi be the next arab leader to go? how many will die first? >>> blizzard, the next winter storm hits hard, and another one is coming now. >>> super bowl...
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in this morning's assignment 7 report, dan ashley shows us an exclusive look inside this amazing system. >> this pipeline was built in the late '60s to meet the growing demand for water along the peninsula. it carries water for more than a million people. the pipeline is seven stories below the surface and no one has been inside it to inspect it since the water was turned on more than four decades ago. until now. >> this is the service from 1967 and hasn't been inspected since. >> blake is the lead quality insurance inspector on this three mile stretch of pipeline returning along highway 280 in san mateo county. >> we're inspecting water system infrastructure that rarely gets inspected but is so critical to the population that you rarely have the opportunity to get inside and check on 'em. >> this tunnel was carefully walked by engineers and water officials looking for anything that may affect the flow or quality of the water sent through it. >> signs of distress in the concrete lining that might be indicated by cracks. might be indicated by leaking water. >> this can be dangerous work.
in this morning's assignment 7 report, dan ashley shows us an exclusive look inside this amazing system. >> this pipeline was built in the late '60s to meet the growing demand for water along the peninsula. it carries water for more than a million people. the pipeline is seven stories below the surface and no one has been inside it to inspect it since the water was turned on more than four decades ago. until now. >> this is the service from 1967 and hasn't been inspected since....
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earlier we showed you this injury crash but it's all gone on the ashley on-ramp westbound 80 is open. traffic light in both directions and no chains at all required in the sierra on highway 50. if you are taking mass transit today, keep in mind that muni, bart and caltrain will be running on a holiday schedule. no delays and no change for ace train or vta. but if you're taking -- well, you can't take the alameda harbor bay ferry or the alameda oakland ferry service. those have been cancelled just for today, president's day. >> frances, thank you very much. it's 5:07 now. still ahead, the 100th native breakers race is two months away but now there's speculation whether this year's will be the last. 3q experts from a leading consumer publication recently tested automatic dishwashing detergents. they rated finish quantum number one, beating the competition ! try finish quantum for amazing clean and shine. satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. to have their close-ups taken by a fashion photographer.n then we asked them to try new dove visible care. a revolutionary new line of body w
earlier we showed you this injury crash but it's all gone on the ashley on-ramp westbound 80 is open. traffic light in both directions and no chains at all required in the sierra on highway 50. if you are taking mass transit today, keep in mind that muni, bart and caltrain will be running on a holiday schedule. no delays and no change for ace train or vta. but if you're taking -- well, you can't take the alameda harbor bay ferry or the alameda oakland ferry service. those have been cancelled...
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dan ashley says it's an exclusive look inside this amazing system. >> this pipeline was built in the late 60s to meet the growing demand for water along the peninsula. typically it carries water for more a of than a million people. it's seven stories below the surface and no one has been inside it to inspect it since the water was turned on more than four decades ago until now. >> this hasn't been inspected since 1967. >> the lead insurance inspector in san mateo county. >> we are the infrastructure that rarely gets inspected that is so critical to the population that you rarely have the opportunity to unwater the tunnel to check on them. >> this stretch was carefully walked by engineers and water officials looking for anything that may affect the flow or quality of the water being sent through it. >> we are looking for stress in the concrete lining that might be indicated by cracks. it might be indicated by leaky water. >> this can be dangerous work the communication is by radio letting everyone outside that everybody inside is okay. it has unseen dangers. the air is constantly moni
dan ashley says it's an exclusive look inside this amazing system. >> this pipeline was built in the late 60s to meet the growing demand for water along the peninsula. typically it carries water for more a of than a million people. it's seven stories below the surface and no one has been inside it to inspect it since the water was turned on more than four decades ago until now. >> this hasn't been inspected since 1967. >> the lead insurance inspector in san mateo county....
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dan ashley talked with the staff members to explain how they turned a 90 pound snake into a peaceful patient. >> these unlikely roommates have been together for more than two years now. this was date they met. as they moved into their new home an exhibit tank at california academy of sciences. first, the 12 and a half foot of annaconda made a survey. the iguana did the same and then the iguana decided distance would improve their relationship. so far it's working. >> anacondas only have mamalian prey so it doesn't recognize the iguana as a food item. >> they decided they needed a medical exam. it was a real challenge she is a constricter and likes to wrap around things. the examine lasted only a few seconds and the snake was put out healthy and strong. so strong she wrapped herself around one of biologists arms. >> that was then. now, two years later it's time for another checkup but this time the staff is hoping it will be easier. during the last few months aquatic biologist had been annaconda touched by tongs. so when it comes to the grab she is pretty calm. red anaconda is strong
dan ashley talked with the staff members to explain how they turned a 90 pound snake into a peaceful patient. >> these unlikely roommates have been together for more than two years now. this was date they met. as they moved into their new home an exhibit tank at california academy of sciences. first, the 12 and a half foot of annaconda made a survey. the iguana did the same and then the iguana decided distance would improve their relationship. so far it's working. >> anacondas only...
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dan ashley has more. >> late in the day as you shall taking the last run down the slopes these modern day mountain men are just getting to work. this is the snow grooming team at heavenly one of lake tahoe's ski resorts. it takes 16 snow cats running all night. >> we have a lot of veteran operators here. >> this year they all want the same thing. >>> yeah everyone wants to run the beast? >> it's a brand-new grooming machine bigger and more efficient than ever before. >> 500 horsepower designed by an italian company. >> the fleet includes two beasts. we rolled along with keith and brian as they headed out to make their mark on the snow. >> people are skiing all day long especially after the holiday weekends. >> as people ski and snowboard they push the snow to the edge of the run and down the hill. so the groomer's job is to spread it evenly back to the center. the beast has a front blade 22 feet wide compared to 17 feet on older models. it pushes the snow in the place and tiller on the back creates the smooth surface. >> the snow caps go up and down the slope again and again until it'
dan ashley has more. >> late in the day as you shall taking the last run down the slopes these modern day mountain men are just getting to work. this is the snow grooming team at heavenly one of lake tahoe's ski resorts. it takes 16 snow cats running all night. >> we have a lot of veteran operators here. >> this year they all want the same thing. >>> yeah everyone wants to run the beast? >> it's a brand-new grooming machine bigger and more efficient than ever...